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2002 BMW M3

Gold Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,117 mi
Last recorded83,117 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration97 JD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 83,117 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 83,117 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2025 82,458 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 80,677 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 79,188 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 78,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 77,436 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 77,436 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 75,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

offside front load senser broken

Pass 16 Oct 2010 70,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 64,348 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 58,579 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 52,519 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 45,357 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 45,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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97 JD is a 2002 BMW M3 in Gold with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 77,945 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 97 JD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 97 JD registered?

97 JD is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 August 2002.

Is 97 JD safe to buy?

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